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Thursday, October 16, 2008

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Here's a report sent in from the front lines by brave WreckporterMrs. Tantrum:

"I wanted to let you know that I attempted this morning to discreetly take a photo of a spider cupcake wreck at my local [name removed to prevent possible lynching] store with my phone. Apparently the bakery manager and store manager are on to the Cake Wreck Blog, because I was shouted at by both of them "NO PHOTOGRAPHING OF THE CAKES!" I told them I was sending the photo to my husband to see if it was the one he wanted for the party today, they replied "No you aren't, you're going to send it to that cake wreck blog like everyone else."

YES!! The power! The absolute power! The universe is mine to command, to CONTROOOL!!

What I like most about this story is that the shop people appear to be aware that the cake in their window is wrecktastic. But their solution to that problem is not, say, replacing it with a nicer cake. Rather, they just hope that nobody manages to surreptitiously photograph it and send it here. Brilliant!

Please say that that didn't really happen. You mean they knew the cake sucked so badly people were coming from miles around to see this herrendous cake and they still left it out? OK Now the mission if you choose to accept it. GET THAT PIC!!!

The other day, I saw my husband taking pictures of some cakes at our local grocery store. I don't know if he sent them to you, but that was the first thing that came to my mind while he was doing it. Luckily, the bakers either didn't notice or don't know of your blog yet, or both. ;)Oh, and in response to the other day's blog, I've been wondering which of my cake wrecks to send to you.

Makes me wish I had a camera phone. I soooo wanted to snap a pic of a 'Godzilla' CCC in a mega mart for you last weekend. Alas, no camera. I had to be content to share a covert laugh with my husband at the green horror. Without Cake Wrecks, I never would have noticed it before.

Apparently this particular bakery has been stung before. Instead of getting pissy, maybe they ought to take the hint!

My wife took a photo of a cake at the grocery store the other day (because it was a wreck, of course) and I was worried that this was exactly what would happen if they saw us. I guess my fears were more right than I knew.

Not to get all overly serious about this, but I don't think it's legal for the bakery owner to prohibit someone from taking photos of their cake that is on display in a public area. Unless they want to argue that it's a violation of their intellectual property rights, which seems kind of ridiculous.

This is making me want to go to the grocery store right now and search for wrecks! I always kind of hurry past the bakery section because I have a three year old and the last thing I need is a three year old screaming for a wrecky cupcake, but he is at preschool right now, so I could run out and see if there are any wrecks at my store right now...I always have my digital camera in my purse for just such an occasion...I'm dying to see the spider wreck!

Wouldn't you think that anyone who was so aware of Cake Wrecks would ponder the possibility that their wreck would wind up on there? Why make a wreck-tastic cake if it wasn't for the purpose that you want it to be on Cake Wrecks? You can't blame the photographer for that wreck, you should step up and submit it yourself! Or you should stop making wreck-worthy cakes!

But then, if they know their baked goods are wreck-worthy shouldn't the bakers take a little more time to make better cakes/cupcakes? If they took the time it takes to yell at customers and used it to learn how to decorate, they might make more money....and encourage more customers!!

THAT ROCKS and is equally hilarious! If you don't want your cakes to appear on Cake Wrecks, don't make sucky cakes! (that c-section cake from yesterday i actually liked and would have laughed so hard had i been the receiver of it).

I found your site after my husband saw a blurb about it in our local newspaper. He knew I'd love it and I do!!

I saw a cake the other day at the grocery store I SO wanted to take a picture of, but didn't have my camera. They piped a long two headed y shape, and then shoved those clown pick heads in them. There was several of these on one cake, in all different colors. No hands. No feet. Just "clowns" sprawled out on their stomachs.

I think that is HILARIOUS! Enough to make me start sportin' my DSLR around my neck more often again..even to the grocery store. And dare them to tell me 'no pictures' .. hey, I don't see a sign, there's no law...arrest me, go ahead :p

My husband came home last night and described a failed Bosses' Day cake to me complete with too many flowers, misspellings and odd candy hearts. I was wiggling with glee, clapping my hands together and practically squealing. "Did you take a picture???"

Ummm...the Krages document wouldn't exactly support the photographer in this instance:

"Property owners MAY LEGALLY PROHIBIT PHOTOGRAPHY on their premises but have no right to prohibit others from photographing their propertyfrom other locations....In most places, you may reasonablyassume that taking photographsis allowed and that you do notneed explicit permission....In any case, WHEN A PROPERTY OWNER TELLS YOU NOT TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS WHILE ON THE PREMISES, YOU ARE LEGALLY OBLIGATED TO HONOR THE REQUEST.

Our local Tom Thumb grocery store has a whole case of decorated cakes just waiting...like blank slates...for the witty comment. Even a case of frozen cakes, too. Oh, so tempting. Any ideas for a 21 year old whose mother has been too cheap to buy him a store bought cake? I actually got to choose his birthday, 10-27-87 and now he complains about not being born on Halloween. Help !

Ha! My mom and I are big fans. The other day we were at the grocery store picking up a birthday cake. I asked the lady working to write Happy Birthday Shawn and add some ribbons to the cake. She said I'm not a decorator. I leaned over to my mom and said this may end up a wreck. As soon as the words were out of my mouth I see the kind lady look from over the counter and say, "You guys can't put this on CAKEWRECKS, you hear!?" Haha!You ARE famous!

Actually, Mardek and the last anonymous, the law does support the photographer. Because the store is open to the public, it is considered a public place, and so anyone can take pictures of whatever they want, as described on the photojojo page.

You are completely within your rights to take a photograph within a store as long as the item is not copyrighted (like artwork) or a person, especially for personal use. Once a store owner puts anything on display, you are free to take pictures if you desire; there is no difference between seeing something and seeing something in the lens of the camera.

hahahaha! That's the best story ever, especially that they told her that she wasn't going to be sending that to her husband! I know I've been on badparents over at Live Journal and your website was mentioned. (I was already a faithful reader) It surprises me still that you are so well-known and getting bigger (and more POWERFUL) every day!

There are just so many things wrong with that person's experience. Like so many before said, if you KNOW there's a Cake Wrecks blog, and you KNOW your cakes suck, get some instruction or hire new staff that do good work. And just for the snippy comment about the picture taking, I would've come back with my full on camera and taken all the pictures I wanted and posed the cakes until the store manager asked me to leave. Of course then I'd also have to point out how I have a HUGE mouth and I'd be telling the world how I was treated and at exactly which store.

Overall, I'd say it was all just complete idiocy on the bakery's part.

How funny, the thought of someone thinking I was absolutely crazy for taking a picture of the cupcake wreck crossed my mind, but not the thought of the manager coming after me like Brittany Spears decking the paparazzi!

This is hilarious! As has been said, if you know your cake sucks, maybe you should pull it or do something else about it! Like learn to decorate! hahaha Thanks for the laugh. Now I need to check out the cakes at all my local grocery stores!

Well if the bakers are reading this, please please please make sure they aren't wrecks. If we think they are and you insist on having them on display, it's our DUTY to report it CakeWrecks. (Jen you rawk.)

i was in line at a store yesterday and found myself peering into the basket of the woman in front of me to see if her cake was screwed up in any manner- all the while wondering if i'd be able to get a photo of it if it sucked, which it did. alas, no photo, but it was a spacing and color choice nightmare.

I was at my local grocery store yesterday looking through their sample book (and thinking of this blog) when I saw a "barnyard" theme cake with several different plastic farm animals. The "noise" the farm animal makes was written in frosting beneath each one. Apparently horses say "Nay! Nay! Nay!"

I took an interesting picture of a store bakery cake....would I be allowed to email that to the owner of this site? I read the conditions and it did say it had to be paid for...but I didn't buy that cake. Thanks

That is toooo stinkin funny!! I was at Wally's on Tuesday and was going to take a picture too of a wreak but the lasy behind the counter would not take her eyes off of me! They are totally onto you!!!!

@ joyce... I dont have any ideas.. but tell him being born on halloween isnt all its cracked up to be! I LOVED my birthday growing up but now that i have kids of my own... Id gladly trade with him if he wants! HAHA.. but he has to turn *gulp* 31 this year and ill take his age! now am i 21 turning 22 or do i get to turn 21 all over again?! WOOHOO either makes me happy

Oh man! I've been trying to take a picture of a spider cake at my local supermarket. Honestly, I keep forgetting my camera. I'll do it this weekend, promise. There are assorted colors. The hot green one is pretty sweet. I wonder if it is the same cake . . . I don't want to get yelled at. Oh well, I'll take a bullet for you.

you know, that info on photography is moot just based on the fact that the owner of the property asked that no photos be taken... see the second paragraph under the "General Rule" section from Krages:

Whether you need permission from property owners to take photographs while on their premises depends on the circumstances. In most places, you may reasonably assume that taking photographs is allowed and that you do not need explicit permission. However, this is a judgment call and you shouldrequest permission when the circumstances suggest that the owner is likely to object. In any case, when a propertyowner tells you not to take photographs while on the premises, you are legally obligated to honor the request.

Wrong attitude. This could be a good marketing tool for bad bakers. They could put signs up on their goodies saying "As seen on Cakewrecks." Their sales would skyrocket! I'd personally pay good money for a Naked Mohawk Baby Carrot Jockeys cake, lol.

This was a "cupcake" wreck and they have stopped making them, or at least displaying them near the coffee kisok place where they were obviously getting a little TOO much negative attention.

I do now have a personal shopper that follows me when I shop here...he is so nice too. A really BIG GUY, that is trying to be discreet, but when you ar 6'2" and weigh about 300 pounds you sort of stick out.

Just go up to him and say very loudly (but sweetly), "I so appreciate that this store would give me my very own security guard to protect me from all the other shoppers!" Make sure there are others nearby.

In any case, when a propertyowner tells you not to take photographs while on the premises, you are legally obligated to honor the request.

if this was not a small, privately owned bakery, then the bakery and store managers are NOT the owners, but employees, and as such don't have the legal right to make you stop. ans mrs. tantrum, having someone follow you while you shop is definitely harassment, as you have done nothing to legally merit that. i myself would be annoyed enough to bring both these issues to light of the management. (i have done so in the past when i & my family have been obviously followed in stores because we have colored hair & dress weird.)

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